Oh, wow...what is that smell?! If you have ever smelled a skunk, you will never forget that scent!
Skunks are familiar wildlife found around the Arlington TN area. The most common and recognizable skunk is the Striped Skunk, which can be found all over North America. Skunks are small animals, about the size of a domestic house cat. In the wild, the lifespan of a skunk is about three years, but they can often survive ten years in captivity.
Skunks like to hide. Skunks thrive in a variety of different environments. They nest in hollow trees, stumps and sometimes under porches and decks. If necessary, they will burrow their own den underground and use tree branches, leaves and brush for concealment.
Skunks feed on a number of sources, such as insects, grubs, berries, frogs and even small rodents. They are nocturnal and are most active at night. However, skunks will sometimes venture out during the day in search of food or to find a mate. Other than during mating season, they are solitary animals, spending most of their time alone.